Why Getting Pre Approved For You Wenatchee Home Should Be Your First Step

Why Getting Pre Approved For You Wenatchee Home Should Be Your First Step

In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the amount of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search. Even if you are in a market that is not as competitive, knowing your budget will give you the confidence of knowing if your dream home is within your reach. Freddie Mac lays out the advantages of pre-approval in the My Home section of their website: "It's highly recommended that you work with your lender to get pre-approved before you begin house hunting. Pre-approval will tell you how much home you can afford and can help you move faster, and with greater confidence, in competitive markets." One of the many advantages of working with a local real estate professional is that many have relationships with lenders who will be able to help you with this process. Once you have selected a lender, you will need to fill out their loan application and provide them with important information regarding "your credit, debt, work history, down payment and residential history." Freddie Mac describes the 4 Cs that help determine the amount you will be qualified to borrow:

Capacity: Your current and future ability to make your payments

Capital or cash reserves: The money, savings and investments you have that can be sold quickly for cash

Collateral: The home, or type of home, that you would like to purchase

Credit: Your history of paying bills and other debts on time

Getting pre-approved is one of many steps that will show home sellers that you are serious about buying, and it often helps speed up the process once your offer has been accepted.

Bottom Line

Many potential home buyers overestimate the down payment and credit scores needed to qualify for a mortgage today. If you are ready and willing to buy, you may be pleasantly surprised at your ability to do so as well.

About Wenatchee, WA Real Estate - Melissa & Kent Kiser REMAX Landmark

We are full time Realtors for over 27 years, we have successfully represented buyers, sellers and investors in the sale and purchase of thousands of properties. We believe our success can be attributed to our honesty, dedication, commitment and level of service we provide to our clients. We skillfully learn what our client is seeking to accomplish, and research the necessary information to provide the best clear cut strategy to move forward. Constant communication and feedback are vitally important during the Real Estate process and we clearly and precisely guide our clients through every step of the way. Our Priorities Are Simple…They’re Yours! We are partnered with RE/MAX Real Estate the only National Real Estate firm with the #1 visited website in the country. We Love Selling Real Estate and our enthusiasm shines through!

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